Treatment Plans and Interventions for Insomnia : A Case Formulation Approach

Poor sleep is a significant source of distress and is also a symptom of other problems, such as anxiety and depressive disorders. From leading experts in cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), this state-of-the-art book provides a framework for tailoring treatment for clients with an array of sleep difficulties. Clinicians are guided to make important decisions about what treatment components to use and how to optimize their effectiveness. Two chapter-length clinical examples vividly illustrate case conceptualization, treatment planning, and session-by-session implementation. In a convenient large-size format, the book includes reproducible forms and handouts. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials.

From leading authorities, this treatment planner outlines cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) and shows how to tailor the treatment to individual clients'' needs. Clinicians get a solid understanding of how sleep is regulated and the factors that promote or hinder optimal sleep. The book describes CBT-I components and discusses how to select and sequence them for particular clients, including those with psychiatric comorbidities such as anxiety or depressive disorders. Two chapter-length case examples illustrate the use of a comprehensive case conceptualization as the basis for effective intervention. In a convenient large-size format, the book includes reproducible assessment tools, planning forms, and handouts. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials.

The American College of Physicians recommends CBT-I as the initial treatment for all adult patients with chronic insomnia disorder.